Thule Landmark vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Landmark | Feature | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved | 100.0% Polyester |
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Thule Landmark and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule Landmark; 2 on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 46 accept only the Thule Landmark, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Only the Thule Landmark fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Thule Landmark vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries the same capacity as the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack (40L vs. 40L), while the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Landmark fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the better call.